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International Cell Exchange, 1991.

M Lau, P Terasaki, M S Park

    Clinical Transplants
    |January 1, 1991
    PubMed
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    This study evaluated HLA typing accuracy across 290 labs using blind tests. High agreement was found for A- and B-locus antigens, though some discrepancies and difficulties with specific splits were noted.

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    Area of Science:

    • Immunogenetics
    • Histocompatibility Antigen Typing

    Background:

    • Accurate human leukocyte antigen (HLA) typing is crucial for transplantation and disease association studies.
    • Interlaboratory variability can impact the reliability of HLA typing results.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the accuracy and reproducibility of HLA typing across numerous international laboratories.
    • To identify specific HLA antigens and loci with high or low agreement rates.
    • To evaluate the impact of DNA typing on clarifying HLA antigen splits.

    Main Methods:

    • Blind testing of lymphocytes and B-cell lines from diverse individuals and cell lines.
    • Monthly distribution and analysis of typing results from 290 participating laboratories.
    • Comparison of serological and DNA typing methods for specific HLA antigen assignments.

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    Main Results:

    • High agreement (>95%) achieved for most A- and B-locus antigens, with 100% for A2 and A3.
    • Marked improvement in Bw54 and Bw73 detection over three years.
    • Discrepancies noted for Aw66 between US and European labs; difficulties with DRw6 splits (DRw13, DRw14).
    • DNA typing clarified definitions for DR3, DQw1, and DQw3 splits.
    • Amino acid sequencing confirmed a new Bw53 variant.

    Conclusions:

    • The study demonstrated generally high interlaboratory agreement for major HLA loci, indicating robust serological typing capabilities.
    • Specific HLA antigen splits and certain loci require further standardization and improved typing methodologies.
    • Integration of DNA typing significantly enhanced the precision and clarity of HLA antigen definition, particularly for Class II loci.